Natalie frowned. The director had promised her the job. Why was he backing out before she even started?
"Director, did something happen?"
"I know you're highly skilled and would make an excellent doctor. However, the Cross family is a major shareholder in our hospital. They just issued a directive that we are not to hire you. I'm truly sorry."
Natalie hadn't realized that the Everwell clinic was also a Cross family enterprise. It was just her bad luck.
"I understand, Director. I won't put you in a difficult position."
If this hospital wouldn't work, she'd just find another.
"Ms. Verdan, to be honest, you probably shouldn't bother looking elsewhere. Mr. Cross has blacklisted you throughout the industry. You won't find a job at any other hospital either."
That despicable Darren!
"Ms. Verdan, you know, it's quite common for men to cheat. There's no need to make such a scene. Sometimes, a woman just has to endure it. Otherwise, you end up in a situation like this—divorced with nothing, blacklisted by Mr. Cross. How will you support yourself?"
"Thank you for your unecessary concern, Director."
Natalie hung up. She had no time to waste talking to idiots.
Just then, her phone rang again. It was Darren.
"Natalie, I assume you've heard the news. From now on, you will never find a job."
"Have you finished dealing with the Cross Group's crisis? I'm surprised you have the spare time to bother me."
"Natalie, you set me up. You set up the entire Cross Group. The only reason I'm offering you a way back is for our son's sake. I don't want him to be without a mother. Don't be ungrateful!"
"How could Hanley be without a mother? Isn't Marie his mother now? I've made room for her. Shouldn't you all be happy?"
Darren was about to explode. How had she become like this?
"Darren, have you run out of ideas for saving the Cross Group? Is that why you want me back? So you can use me as your shield again, claim that I framed you out of jealousy, and wash away the stink of your scandal?"
"That night, since you were there, why didn't you confront us?"
"Confront you for what? To get a closer look? Sorry, I don't have that kind of hobby."
"We're past the point of explaining things. I'll ask you one more time: are you coming back or not?"

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Time for Marie to get her end, this has gone on way too long, time to move on. It’s getting boring....
Payback time. Waiting for chapters 321 onwards!...
I love the sarcastic comebacks. Quite amusing!...